compete with

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connect correlate equal link match relate

STRONG

allegorize approach assimilate balance equate parallel resemble standardize vie

WEAK

approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison bring near come up to distinguish between draw parallel hold a candle to identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence stack up with tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect imbalance

STRONG

differ disagree

VERB

emulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow suit imitate mimic mirror

STRONG

challenge compete contend ditto do follow outvie rival

WEAK

contend with do like follow in footsteps follow the example of go like make like pattern after rivalize take after vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect

Example Sentences

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"To compete with Western athletes in terms of physical condition, they would need comprehensive management, including a meat-heavy diet and sufficient nutrition, but in most cases that is not possible."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I’m often asked, “How can a company like Rigetti Computing compete with IBM and Google and survive?”

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"They want an ally, they want a platform designed just for them, so they can compete with the chains," Chesky said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Meta is full steam ahead into a gargantuan effort to reimagine its workforce and become more nimble to compete with AI-native startups.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Everybody was lying around, watching me compete with Big Rose and adding comments about who they thought would win.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

compete with

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